Patient's question:
After an incomplete medication abortion, I underwent a D&C procedure. Three days after the D&C, the bleeding had already stopped. However, after two days of no bleeding, there was a noticeable resumption of bleeding, and the blood was dark red. Is this normal? Additionally, I have a slight, intermittent lower abdominal pain and discomfort.Doctor's answer:
Hello, non-menstrual vaginal bleeding can be of physiological or pathological origin: Generally, some women may experience ovulatory bleeding during the ovulation period, also known as mid-cycle bleeding, which refers to light bleeding between two normal menstrual cycles. It may be accompanied by varying degrees of mild abdominal pain. If the symptoms are mild, no treatment is needed. However, if the bleeding is heavy or affects fertility, medication can be used.However, irregular vaginal bleeding should also be considered as a possible sign of the following conditions: cervical polyps, acute vaginitis, severe cervical erosion, cervical cancer, submucosal uterine fibroids, etc. Additionally, sometimes due to the insertion of an intrauterine device, some blood streaks may be mixed in the vaginal discharge.
Recommendation: It is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination and consult a doctor to identify the cause and receive timely and appropriate treatment.